Funding of model and demonstration projects as well as other measures for knowledge and technology transfer in the agricultural sector

The federal funding for model and demonstration projects as well as other measures for knowledge and technology transfer in the agricultural sector supports innovative projects aimed at the sustainable development of agriculture in Germany. The goal is to practically test and disseminate new technologies and insights. Funding is provided to companies and public institutions that implement their concepts in real application fields or optimize existing procedures. The grant helps make knowledge about ecological cultivation methods, digital agricultural solutions, or resource-saving production processes accessible to a broad user base. Close cooperation with agricultural enterprises and scientific institutions is central to efficiently shaping transfer processes and promoting long-term operational innovations.

For companies and public institutions planning model or demonstration projects, specific announcements are published annually based on the basic funding guidelines. Applications can then be submitted via the electronic form system easy-Online. Project sponsorship lies with the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE), which provides technical support and is responsible for awarding the grants. Initiatives from the fields of agricultural technology, digital solutions, resource management, or knowledge transfer equally benefit from the funding and contribute to the modernization of rural areas. Interested stakeholders can find all relevant information on deadlines and application procedures in the annual funding announcements of the Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Homeland.